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Born in Tennessee, Adams as a youth came to Texas with his father. A firm believer in the Confederate cause, he served at Galveston during the Civil War. He helped organize Runnels County; was first county judge, 1880-1884; also served 1886-1888. He helped plan aid for his drouth-stricken county, 1886-1887, though many residents proudly refused to take "charity" relief. He was a Democrat and Baptist. He had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
Adams, Sylvester is a historical marker in Ballinger, Runnels County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7916, -99.9558 near Ballinger. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Town of Runnels (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, Day, Edwin and Hattie, House, and First Presbyterian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399005173. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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